But the best law firm projects are rarely distinguished by what you see. They鈥檙e distinguished by the decisions made months before anyone steps onto the jobsite.

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鈥淲hen residents see a  proposal, they often fear it will strain the public infrastructure and lead to traffic congestion during the development and negative environmental impacts,鈥� said Pete Duenas, senior project manager and team leader at . 鈥淭he reality for our modern data center builds is the opposite.鈥� 

麻豆视频 has worked on dozens of data center projects and understands the impact they have on their communities. Duenas and his colleagues spoke with Bisnow about some of the most common criticisms of mission-critical facilities and separated fact from perception. 

Data Centers Are Always Bad For Communities

Many communities are skeptical of data center projects because they believe they will lead to higher utility bills, more traffic and the draining of local resources. Duenas said that conversation is more nuanced than people think. 

鈥淒ata centers require minimal municipal services, do not create rush-hour traffic, and they do not place a heavy demand on local police and fire departments,鈥� he said. 鈥淭hey are actually some of the largest single property and equipment taxpayers in the counties and contribute millions of dollars directly into local funding for schools, parks and public safety.鈥� 

Data centers also serve as primary contributors to utility infrastructure upgrades in the cities where they are built, Duenas said. Because they require high-reliability power, building them often requires the developers to fund the modernization of regional substations and transmission lines, which improves grid stability and capacity for the surrounding community.

鈥溌槎故悠� and its clients recognize the impact hyperscale projects can have and work to ensure they deliver a net benefit to the communities they serve,鈥� said Sean Nolan, 麻豆视频 vice president and senior project manager. 鈥淲e actively partner with local organizations, businesses and charities to give back in meaningful ways.鈥� 

Nolan said that in Bosque County, Texas, 麻豆视频 has supported fundraisers, sponsorships and volunteer efforts while also contributing to infrastructure improvements, local emergency responders and local businesses.

鈥淚n partnership with our client, these efforts have resulted in significant community investment, including infrastructure upgrades valued at over $675K and over $25M in contracts with local trades,鈥� he said. 

Nolan said one of the most persistent challenges in community engagement is misinformation around data center water consumption. 

The public narrative often focuses on open-loop evaporative cooling systems, which lose a significant portion of withdrawn water to evaporation. But that is an increasingly outdated picture of how modern facilities are built, Nolan said. Closed-loop systems circulate water, continuously reusing it and reducing consumption by a sizable amount compared to traditional evaporative methods.

鈥淚n my experience, closed-loop systems have become the overwhelming majority of new projects we’re delivering, which means the consumption rates being cited in community discussions often bear little resemblance to what these buildings actually use,鈥� he said. 

Most importantly, Nolan said, 麻豆视频鈥檚 teams live and work in these communities during projects, which drives their commitment to being responsive, informative neighbors that leave a lasting positive impact. 

Data Center Projects Only Create Temporary Jobs

One common refrain is that data center projects provide only temporary jobs that disappear once the project is complete. Dave Sitkowski, 麻豆视频 managing director and mission-critical practice lead, said that is far from true. 

鈥淓very construction project has an end date. Careers don’t,鈥� he said. 

Mission-critical is one of the fastest-growing sectors in construction, and the demand for experienced people far exceeds the existing talent pool, Sitkowski said. 

鈥淎t 麻豆视频, we believe if you find good humans with the right mindset, you can teach the technical side of the business,鈥� he said. 鈥淲e invest heavily in developing talent, whether someone is an intern just entering the workforce or a seasoned professional looking to make a midcareer transition. The projects may be temporary. The opportunities aren’t.鈥� 

Duenas said the technical skills required to coordinate the mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems, manage massive backup generators and balance closed-loop chilled water systems take time to learn and can鈥檛 be picked up overnight. 

The knowledge gained by 麻豆视频 employees on one project compounds and doesn鈥檛 disappear when the building is handed over to the client. It carries over. 

And for communities where construction labor is in short supply, contractors like 麻豆视频 are getting creative and even partnering with technical and junior college programs to fast-track real-world careers, a mutually beneficial and lasting effect of these builds. 

鈥淲hile the operations teams inside a completed data center may be relatively small, the economic ripple effect is much larger,鈥� Sitkowski said.

A direct job in the data center industry supports more than six other jobs in the U.S. economy,  conducted on behalf of the Data Center Coalition. 

Data Centers Are Only Built To Fuel Artificial Intelligence

While  is certainly driving a lot of today’s data center headlines, it is only one part of the story, Sitkowski said. 

鈥淭hink about how many times you’ve reached for your phone today,鈥� he said. 鈥淢ost people interact with data centers hundreds of times a day without realizing it. They power the digital experiences we’ve woven into everyday life.鈥� 

He said he wished the public understood the people and businesses behind these facilities. Building a data center takes thousands of individuals across dozens of disciplines, from electricians, pipefitters and carpenters to project engineers, schedulers, safety professionals and commissioning experts. Local suppliers provide materials, truck drivers move equipment, restaurants feed crews, hotels house traveling workers, and small businesses benefit from the activity these projects generate.

Sitkowski added that while it’s fair for communities to ask questions about energy use, water and local impact, it is equally important to recognize that data centers aren’t a distant concept built only for future technologies. They are essential infrastructure supporting the way we live, work, learn and stay connected today.

鈥淲hether you’re checking directions, paying a bill, attending a virtual doctor’s appointment or backing up family photos, you’re relying on data centers,鈥� he said. 鈥淎I may be driving today’s headlines, but these facilities have quietly powered modern life for years.鈥�

As demand for digital infrastructure continues to grow, so will questions from the communities where these facilities are proposed. 麻豆视频 believes those conversations should be grounded in transparency, facts and genuine community engagement. The more people understand how modern data centers are designed, built and operated, the better equipped communities will be to evaluate both the challenges and the opportunities they bring.

This article was produced in collaboration between 麻豆视频 and Studio B. Bisnow news staff was not involved in the production of this content. Find the piece on their site .

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麻豆视频 has been working at 300 North LaSalle since the building opened in 2009. 麻豆视频 completed projects for over 19 tenants across nearly 50 floors, resulting in more than 1 million square-feet of tenant interior work. That鈥檚 not just an impressive statistic; it鈥檚 the foundation of something even harder to replicate – institutional knowledge that yields a lasting competitive advantage.

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In August and September alone, leased more than 100,000 square feet at 300 Mission St.; renewed 300,000 square feet at 525 Market St., and the AI startup Exa took over the Pioneer Building at 3180 18th St.

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3D modelling tools such as AutoCAD and Revit have become integral to the architecture, engineering and construction industries over the past 30 years. All building information 鈥� material, thickness, shape, size 鈥� is stored in a single model, ensuring accuracy and precision across stakeholders. Clients have also benefitted from being able to 鈥渟ee鈥� a building before work begins on it.

鈥淚f a picture is worth a thousand words, then a 3D model done using VC is worth a million,鈥� says Joe Zobel, Head of MEP & Virtual Construction at 麻豆视频. 鈥淓very stakeholder can understand the spaces by simply viewing or flying through the model. Any changes can be made with little impact on cost and schedule.鈥�

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Habiba聽has spent her tenure in commercial construction in the greater聽SoCal聽region聽overseeing the construction of聽highly technical, MEP-intensive projects that push the boundaries of innovation聽including projects in the education, health聽care聽and聽aerospace聽industries.聽After joining 麻豆视频聽two years聽ago, Habiba was able to fine-tune her focus towards聽麻豆视频鈥檚聽lab and life sciences practice, the subject matter that always interested her most.聽

Javier jumped into the life sciences space around 2014 as a project manager, overseeing lab work across the country. During his time at 麻豆视频 he has had a hand in various design-build projects, work in active lab spaces and research and development facilities. 

Together, they have seen firsthand how specialized this work can be, and how quickly seemingly small construction decisions can carry major consequences. They sat down to discuss what makes life sciences construction different, where the SoCal market is headed and why the right team matters long before anyone puts boots on the ground. 

1. What makes Southern California such a popular place for this work? 

HM: Two things play a key role: access to ports and the education sector that we have in Southern California. The universities here tend to produce high-quality researchers, creating the kind of people that drive the need for these spaces. Then, also with the technological boom and AI being present in every facet of technological development, that tech support is also here in California.  

JC: California鈥檚 life sciences industry  and generated nearly $400 billion in 2025. Those are major numbers. This sector really puts out a lot of work and a lot of money within the state. Combine that with the amount of jobs that are available, it鈥檚 hard to compete against California.  

2. What should companies be looking for in a general contractor that will be trusted with this work? 

闯颁:听You can never go wrong with having an experienced聽group, having a team that understands聽the complexities of the day-to-day life of a scientist in a lab聽that鈥檚聽operating聽at full聽capacity.聽Also having a good trade partner group. Can a drywall sub perform drywall work anywhere? Of course. But do they understand how to do it in the fashion that a BSL-3 lab requires? Do they understand the specific criteria to approach that work? It is very聽niche聽to have a competent group, a good trade partner聽selection聽and聽a team that understands those complexities.

HM: To elaborate on competency, for example, take a general contractor whose bread and butter is hospital work. While our life sciences projects are in the same greater world, a manufacturing facility鈥檚 construction is completely different from hospital construction. Different entities, different jurisdiction, different code, different sensitivities. In an active hospital, you have one type of risk around patients and staff. In a research facility, if a molecule or particulate is not handled with care when a construction team is working around it, that could have a larger impact to the facility, people working there and ultimately any other manufacturing that was happening. The construction team has to be capable, flexible and mindful that the client still has an end date to meet, so people need to communicate effectively and think creatively.  

3. What鈥檚 at risk if a company chooses a general contractor that doesn鈥檛 have those qualities? 

JC: In this industry, one mistake can cost a pharmaceutical company or life science company millions of dollars. A project we鈥檙e working on right now has a freezer set to negative 80掳 specifically holding samples. We were told we can鈥檛 shut that refrigerator off until later because it has close to $80 million worth of material in just one freezer. If you have someone who doesn鈥檛 know these systems, doesn鈥檛 understand what they take to operate, you鈥檙e going to run into issues. So, finding someone that knows what they鈥檙e doing is major. 

HM: What we have learned from working with these clients is that, like 麻豆视频, they prioritize safety above all else. These facilities operate within their own safety rules and criteria that protect their staff from chemicals, toxins and various types of materials. If the general contractor does not comply with existing rules and tries to take shortcuts or lacks the proper tools for quality control, the cost of failing that process could range from a delay of days to months, and millions of dollars lost in assets and revenue. So, it is imperative that the general contractor selected is honest, has integrity, is willing to be fully transparent, and values safety above all else. 

4. What are some of the biggest challenges a general contractor encounters in a life sciences/lab build? 

JC: The greatest challenge I鈥檝e experienced is not knowing where certain systems are. As-builts are always lacking and we never get enough time. We鈥檙e currently working on an inoculation lab and we wanted to scan the space. It took roughly two and a half to three months just to get on site because of the decommissioning process with the CDC and the FDA. Even badging takes weeks because of the multiple layers of security that are in place. So, having a good understanding of the time it takes to get things done is imperative for a contracting team.  

HM: It falls on a general contractor鈥檚 experience and expertise to be able to stay very organized with information because it is released to the general contractor in a very slow trickle because of NDA clauses and security concerns. We also lose the ability to digitally scan spaces for security reasons. So, we go back to pencil and paper to take as many detailed notes as possible while on site.  

Every build has a live schedule, meaning you build a little and the schedule changes a little. But these kinds of facilities require three weeks鈥� notice in advance, literally just to turn off a light switch. It falls on the general contractor to communicate how things impact our schedule, like getting shut down for an FDA inspection, so the client is well-informed on how their project is evolving.  

5. What鈥檚 an important lesson you鈥檝e learned while on a life sciences build?  

JC: I always say slow down. As the questions before you get ahead of yourself and you get boots on the ground. Understand what the deliverables are and what it鈥檒l take to get there because once you鈥檙e on-site there鈥檚 no going back. Know the security requirements, badging requirements, when you can work on-site and when to expect shut downs. Although it may drive up your cost, it鈥檚 a worthwhile conversation to have.  

HM: If we take these extra steps to 鈥渕easure twice and cut once鈥� it protects our clients too, because now they don鈥檛 have to spend their money twice to accomplish the same thing. The world of construction is not perfect, but we always want to show our client we鈥檙e knowledgeable. We asked the right questions, we made the best effort, we worked together to come up with any solutions, so we came out with a stronger partnership at the end. 

Something else I鈥檝e learned is that these kinds of facilities use such intricate, sensitive machineries that a two-degree temperature difference can cause them to malfunction. So, it helps to have a general contractor experienced enough to dig into the literature of the machinery. Additionally, some elements are not always covered in factory-published literature; they are described in text and need to be read carefully by engineers and construction teams creating the prints. 

6. How have you seen the life sciences practice change over the years? What trends do you see today? 

HM: There鈥檚 a definite focus in Southern California on using  to repurpose as opposed to brand new construction. It keeps costs low and speeds up the delivery to the community, whether it be a research lab, education facility or manufacturing plant. Clients are looking at what is the use we want out of an existing building and how do we best convert it. 

JC: I think the industry has realized money was being spent unnecessarily. If we slow down just a bit, put the right people in the right place and we answer the appropriate questions when they come up, we could ease through the construction side without any issues. You鈥檙e seeing more of the pre-construction-heavy approach. The stakeholder鈥檚 saying, let鈥檚 see what we actually have in the space and where our roadblocks are going to be so we can address them from the start. 

It’s fitting that a conversation about one of construction’s most complex sectors keeps returning to the same advice: slow down. Habiba and Javier have seen firsthand what can happen when teams rush to solutions before fully understanding the environment they are working in. 

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Some client relationships are measured by the number of projects completed. Others are measured by the confidence built along the way.

For 麻豆视频鈥檚 partnership with law firm Duane Morris, that confidence has grown with every office delivered. What began with a project in Chicago quickly expanded into work across Boca Raton, Houston, Austin, Dallas, Fort Worth, Los Angeles, San Diego, Miami, New Jersey, New York, Baltimore, Washington, D.C., Pittsburgh and Atlanta. Today, the relationship spans across multiple 麻豆视频 offices, built on a simple foundation: consistency.

No matter where the next office is located, or which 麻豆视频 team is leading the work, the expectation remains the same. Deliver the same level of quality, communicate openly and execute each project with the same level of care, resulting in a successful office delivered on schedule and on budget. For Duane Morris, that consistency has made 麻豆视频 more than a contractor. We鈥檝e become a trusted extension of their team.

Consistency Creates Confidence

Every city brings new trade partners, inspectors, permitting requirements and building conditions. While those variables change from market to market, the client experience shouldn鈥檛.

Because the 麻豆视频 team has delivered multiple Duane Morris offices, each project starts with a deep understanding of the firm鈥檚 standards, finishes and expectations. That familiarity simplifies everything from procurement and submittals to scheduling and approvals, allowing the team to spend less time getting up to speed and more time focused on execution. It also allows teams across the country to deliver the same quality and experience, regardless of location.

Just as importantly, it creates confidence. By the time projects reached Dallas and New York, many conversations were no longer about explaining what the client wanted, but confirming solutions everyone already knew would work. Teams also build on one another鈥檚 experience. If a challenge has already been solved on one project, that knowledge is shared across offices, creating smarter solutions while maintaining a consistent outcome for the client.

麻豆视频 Insight: “After working together across multiple offices, you start anticipating what the client needs before they even ask. That familiarity helps projects move faster while maintaining the same level of quality every time,” Senior Superintendent, Scott Lattimer, said.

Communication That Keeps the Projects Moving

Successful repeat partnerships aren鈥檛 built by avoiding challenges. They鈥檙e built by addressing them early, communicating openly and solving them together.

Throughout each Duane Morris project, 麻豆视频 has prioritized proactive communication, setting realistic expectations from the outset and maintaining alignment as work progresses. That approach has helped streamline decision-making, reduce surprises and keep projects moving even when unexpected conditions arise.

One example came during the Austin office build, when the team encountered structural limitations while installing floor boxes in a conference room. Rather than compromising the design or disrupting the schedule, 麻豆视频 worked closely with the building team to develop a creative solution that rerouted the electrical through a carefully planned trench in the post-tension slab. After extensively reviewing original drawings and mapping existing conditions to ensure the work could be performed safely, the team executed the trench by hand with minimal disruption, preserving the design intent while keeping the project on track and within budget.

A Relationship That Travels Well

The true measure of a partnership isn鈥檛 a single project, but the confidence to work together again and again.

For Duane Morris, each completed office has strengthened the foundation for the next one. Teams across 麻豆视频鈥檚 offices share knowledge, apply lessons from previous builds and provide a familiar experience, whether the project is in Texas, Florida, California or New York.

That continuity is what gives national clients confidence to expand with the same partner. No matter which 麻豆视频 office is leading the project, clients know they can expect the same high standards, the same collaborative approach and the same successful outcome. It鈥檚 not just about knowing how to build another office. It鈥檚 about knowing how they work.

麻豆视频 Insight: ” One of the biggest advantages of working across multiple offices is the consistency we can provide. If one team has solved a challenge before, another office is just a phone call away. That shared knowledge creates the same experience for the client, no matter where the project is located,” said Vice President, Senior Project Manager, Team Leader, Tom McLaughlin.

TLDR

The Challenge: Creating a consistent experience across multiple office build-outs while meeting the unique goals of each location.

The Solution: Investing in the relationship, not just the project, through transparency, responsiveness and a team that understands the client鈥檚 standards inside and out.

The Outcome: A long-standing partnership built on trust and the confidence to take on the next project together.

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When a legacy brand expands, the challenge goes beyond opening a new location. The experience diners expect has been cultivated over decades, and every detail of the space must honor that reputation. For 麻豆视频, that means translating a well-known dining identity into a new environment that functions as seamlessly behind the scenes as it does for its guests.

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Why Century City?

In an era of “flight to quality,” businesses are prioritizing office environments that offer more than just square footage. A recent JLL study recognized Avenue of the Stars as one of the top 10 office streets in the nation, underscoring Century City’s position as a premier corporate hub. The rapid lease-up of 1950 and 2000 Avenue of the Stars, despite rising vacancies nationwide, signals that well-designed, strategically located office spaces continue to command attention.

Companies are no longer simply leasing office space, they are curating experiences. A well-executed office is a tool for culture, collaboration and productivity. Century City’s mix of world-class architecture and thriving business ecosystem is at the forefront of this transformation.

Navigating Century City’s unique building challenges

High-end office build-outs in Century City come with unique challenges and opportunities. Contractors well-versed in the nuances of this district know that successful projects here demand more than just craftsmanship, they require deep logistical expertise, strong relationships with building managers and innovative problem-solving.

Logistical expertise and scheduling precision

Navigating the tightly regulated and high-traffic environment of Century City requires meticulous planning. Deliveries must be timed around peak traffic hours, and material movement must be coordinated efficiently to maintain schedules. 麻豆视频, with more than 3.3 million square feet of completed projects in Century City, has mastered these challenges. Their deep understanding of the area allows them to work seamlessly with building managers and city regulations, ensuring projects move forward without unnecessary delays.

The role of technology in construction

Cutting-edge technology is playing a critical role in refining the build process. During a recent high-end fit-out for a high-profile confidential law firm at 2000 Avenue of the Stars, 麻豆视频 deployed a construction robot that helped identify base building misalignments鈥攁n issue that, if undetected, could have resulted in costly rework and delays. Additionally, 麻豆视频 used advanced mapping tools to lay out finishes, outlets, lighting and sprinkler locations ahead of permitting, allowing the team to mitigate potential roadblocks and keep the project on schedule.

Craftsmanship and design intent

Century City’s office spaces are defined by their quality and attention to detail. Delivering on that expectation means going beyond the plans鈥攖ruly understanding design intent. With a combined 1,000 years of experience, 麻豆视频’s field team has built some of the most prestigious spaces in the district, including projects for Willkie Farr & Gallagher, UBS, Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, Cox, Castle & Nicholson, Seyfarth Shaw and Prudential. Their expertise ensures that every design element is executed with precision, seamlessly integrating high-end finishes, custom millwork and complex MEP systems.

A track record of excellence

Some of the city’s most notable businesses have trusted 麻豆视频 to bring their office visions to life. From law firms like Venable and Phelps & Phillips to dynamic destinations like Eataly, 麻豆视频’s ability to execute sophisticated, high-end spaces has made them a trusted partner in Century City.

What’s next for office spaces in century city?

Century City remains a benchmark for what’s possible in high-end workplace design as the office landscape continues to evolve. Companies seeking to create environments that inspire productivity and collaboration will find that Century City exceeds those expectations鈥攑rovided they have the right construction partners to navigate the complexities of building in this iconic district.

Managing Director of 麻豆视频, Randy Starbird, puts it best: “Building in Century City demands a blend of precision, creativity and a deep understanding of the market. It’s not just about meeting deadlines but about creating spaces that elevate the businesses they house. The future of office spaces here will continue to push boundaries, and we’re excited to be at the forefront of that transformation.”

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When providing people with a luxury retail experience, companies want their customers to feel the same energy no matter where they are. That鈥檚 why it鈥檚 important for contractors to understand the unique needs and brand identity of retail clients.

After demonstrating our commitment to luxury mattress retailer 鈥檚 vision on their Washington D.C. Viewing Room, what began as a single project quickly grew into a nationwide partnership. Since 2021, 麻豆视频 has delivered 26 Saatva brick-and-mortar locations across the country, spanning six of our eight offices, alongside fellow contractor Columbia who serves as Saatva’s project manager.

Getting Separate Teams on the Same Page

Sometimes those projects require 麻豆视频 teams to travel to them.

鈥淚t鈥檚 gotten to the point that, no matter where the project is, we find a way to do it,鈥� , Managing Director, Project Executive at 麻豆视频 said.

There was a learning curve at first because projects were spread across different regions, and teams were acting independently, exacerbating the challenge that each Viewing Room serves one client, all with the same goal. To remedy this, 麻豆视频 made a point to narrow down a core group of subcontractors in each region that would ensure every aspect of each project went smoothly, from millwork installs to initial drawings visualizing a familiar energy in a new space.

There was also a refocus on collaboration. Each region started weekly meetings, keeping each other up to date on new best practices, changes in products, or schedule updates for openings.

麻豆视频 Insight: 鈥淚t speaks to 麻豆视频鈥檚 interconnectivity of managing these national accounts, and having the client receive the same level of look on every project we do for them,鈥� Senior Project Manager said.

Start on Time, Leave on Time

Saatva can鈥檛 sell without product in its Viewing Rooms. So, as construction comes to a close, priorities shift to stocking and training employees. To avoid operational overlap, 麻豆视频 started a countdown to share with Saatva, laying out where in the build our teams will be each day before move-in. Not only does it respect the time of our client, but it also helps them understand each element our teams bring to build their spaces from the ground up.

鈥淎fter completing more than 25 locations together, we have developed a collaborative process where each project builds on the last,鈥� Matt Lim, Saatva鈥檚 Director of Real Estate, said. 鈥淏ecause 麻豆视频 knows our prototype, design intent, and operating priorities so well, there is far less of a learning curve from location to location. That familiarity helps improve coordination, identify challenges earlier, and apply lessons learned across the portfolio.鈥�

Streamlining Procedures for Saatva鈥檚 Signature

A process that has received a lot of TLC is understanding how to bring in and assemble Saatva鈥檚 signature painted tree. With a sectioned-off base and branches organized in a color and number-coded system, it鈥檚 important to get assembly right on the first try.

鈥淸Once the tree] is about 85% built, the final 25% is where we coordinate with the design teams,鈥� Jewart said. 鈥淲e take photos of that tree from four or five different angles and then we get their comments back. The first time or two it was heavier rotations, we didn鈥檛 really know what they were looking for. But, by the time we got to our fourth location, we knew what they were expecting.鈥�

鈥淎s we expanded the concept across multiple locations, our teams worked closely with 麻豆视频 to refine how the trees are installed in the field,鈥� Lim said. 鈥淭ogether, we developed a lighter spray finish that preserves the aesthetic while placing less stress on the branches, along with a discreet internal wiring system that helps maintain the tree鈥檚 natural form over time. These thoughtful refinements ensure the installation remains both beautiful and durable across our growing portfolio of Viewing Rooms.鈥�

Once positioning is approved by the client, it gets a few coats of cloud-like paint and construction teams start to move out.

鈥淚t鈥檚 their staple from location to location,鈥� Jewart said. 鈥淪o, now every Viewing Room that people walk into, they have a very central component that brings consistency to all their locations.鈥�

Client Insight:鈥淚t鈥檚 a small detail, but it reflects how the partnership works. Because we have collaborated across so many projects, each new Viewing Room becomes an opportunity to refine the last,鈥� Lim said. 鈥淭his kind of ongoing collaboration has helped us build a repeatable system that keeps the Saatva experience consistent as we grow.鈥�

With trusted subcontractors in each region and an open line of communication between 麻豆视频, Saatva and Columbia, each project just gets better. With nearly 10 Viewing Rooms across the country in the building process, recently completed Viewing Rooms in Atlanta and , Saatva plans to have 60 Viewing Rooms by 2028. 麻豆视频 is excited to grow with our longtime partners and continue to develop processes that lead to a seamless build.

TLDR

The Challenge: Luxury retail demands similar elements to deliver a consistent customer experience under strict deadlines to ensure the brick-and-mortar location is up and running and selling as soon as possible.

The Solution: Building off an existing relationship, 麻豆视频 was able to learn the client鈥檚 preferences to streamline operations in and out of market. Weekly calls have become a regular part of the workflow to keep both contractors and clients up to date on any schedule changes or developments on future projects, and 麻豆视频 has identified trusted millworkers who make it happen.

The Outcome: A consistent product delivered across 26 completed Viewing Rooms, with multiple on the way, has resulted in an enduring working relationship, providing opportunities in new markets.

Until Next Time

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A decade ago, data center construction was still a relatively new frontier. 麻豆视频, being an early trusted contractor in the sector, was already immersed in building these ultra-sensitive environments that required meticulous planning, coordination, building, testing and commissioning. So, when , a hyperscale data center infrastructure developer with 25+ years of expertise in designing, modernizing and operating AI-ready facilities worldwide, brought 麻豆视频 on for its Chicago projects, the partnership clicked quickly. Those early projects built more than just spaces; they created a shared understanding of the pace, pressure and problem-solving needed in these environments.

From , the partnership quickly expanded to , where 麻豆视频 navigated a milestone live renovation that demanded both precision and flexibility. Next, a fast-track expansion in , Washington tested the teams with unexpected challenges. But the rapport forged over the years allowed 麻豆视频 and to adapt in real time, keeping the project on schedule without compromising quality.

A Relationship That Opened a New Market

Those back-to-back successes ultimately opened the door to Houston. When Serverfarm planned its new , bringing 麻豆视频 on board was the obvious choice. No matter which 麻豆视频 team was deployed, the group came in aligned on Serverfarm’s standards and expectations. Years of collaboration created a shared understanding of the client’s decision-making style and operational priorities, allowing the team to mobilize quickly and deliver on schedule while exceeding expectations. While 麻豆视频 builds data centers every day, it’s the logistics, trust and alignment of personalities that truly define these projects, and that alignment extends well beyond the jobsite.

This collaboration was on full display at the recent topping out for Serverfarm’s CTX2 facility, where multiple 麻豆视频 offices stood alongside Serverfarm and trade partners to celebrate the structure reaching its highest point. The moment recognized not just schedule progress, but the craft professionals and safety culture that made it possible. For a partnership built across cities, it was a reminder that the work ultimately comes down to people on site, executing the same standard no matter the zip code.

Aligned on What Matters: Performance and Sustainability

The Houston campus represents an opportunity to deliver on Serverfarm’s commitment to sustainable infrastructure development. The CTX campus features two facilities with closed-loop cooling technology that eliminates water waste – a significant achievement in an industry where traditional data centers can consume millions of gallons monthly. This approach aligns with Serverfarm’s broader sustainability strategy, including adaptive reuse methodology that significantly reduces embodied carbon compared to ground-up construction.

For 麻豆视频, this meant building to exacting technical specifications while supporting Serverfarm’s environmental targets. The facilities are designed to support high-density AI workloads with rack capacities of 50kW and above, requiring precise coordination of power, cooling and structural systems. Delivering this level of performance within aggressive timelines demanded the kind of operational fluency that only comes from years of partnership.

Achieving a 麻豆视频 Standard

Houston has also exemplified a new standard of collaboration across regions. The project draws on expertise from multiple 麻豆视频 offices nationwide, each contributing complementary strengths while working from the same proven processes. One team leads one project, while another leads the neighboring one, and both operate with aligned expectations around quality, communication and consistency. Local Texas team members were integrated early to support subcontractor relationships and regional building practices, creating a blend of national standards and local insight. From paperwork and financial processes to safety culture and OAC meetings, 麻豆视频 operates with a shared approach across regions, ensuring consistency without losing local perspective.

A Launchpad for What Comes Next

As the first project reaches its final stages, the Texas portfolio is positioned to grow with continued involvement from 麻豆视频 teams across the country. Serverfarm鈥檚 focus on sustainable, AI-ready infrastructure positions them as a leader in next-generation data center development, and 麻豆视频鈥檚 ability to deliver complex, high-performance facilities across multiple markets makes the partnership a natural fit for what comes next. What began as a single project years ago has become a nationwide relationship built on shared knowledge, adaptability and the confidence that comes from delivering complex environments.

TLDR (Too Long Didn’t Read)

The Challenge: Delivering mission critical projects across diverse regions while maintaining consistent standards, meeting fast-track schedules, supporting ambitious sustainability targets and building AI-ready infrastructure with high-density power requirements.

The Solution: Deploying experienced cross-regional teams who understand the client鈥檚 operations and sustainability commitments, integrating early, communicating transparently and applying lessons learned from nearly a decade of shared work.

The Outcome: A national partnership built on reliability, adaptability and the kind of trust that opens new markets and keeps projects moving, delivering sustainable, high-performance facilities that support the future of AI infrastructure.

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According to a CNBC survey, employees who are involved in mentoring programs have a 50% higher retention rate than those who are not, and 90% of workers who have a mentor report being happy in their job. A robust mentoring program is an advantage in the competitive labor market of construction.聽 As we celebrate National Mentoring Month, 麻豆视频 is excited to be kicking off year six of our Mentoring Program. The program is part of our ongoing commitment to our employees鈥� professional development and career growth and supports our Values of Teamwork, Service and Leadership.

This year-long initiative is open to all employees with at least one year of tenure with 麻豆视频. Employees can apply to be either a mentor, a mentee or both. Our participants are diverse and come from all eight of our offices. Mentoring and mentee opportunities are available for employees across various roles and can foster connections between Project Engineers, Project Managers, Superintendents and anyone with a shared desire to learn from each other and expand their professional network. As of year-end 2025, over 120 employees have been in the program, with many mentors serving more than once.

 鈥淚 got paired with a woman superintendent in mission critical, and shortly after that, I ended up getting transferred to one of our mission critical teams,鈥� shared Rebecca Dwyer, Assistant Project Manager in our New York office. 鈥淚t was a great opportunity for me to be able to pick her brain on this sector of the industry.鈥�

The group starts with a virtual kick-off session in January, where their matches are revealed. There are supplemental materials available for the teams that prefer a bit of structure, including sample meeting agendas and suggested activities, but the intent is for the pairs to determine their agenda and how to work together best to meet the mentee鈥檚 goals.

麻豆视频 hosts quarterly open sessions where the group comes together for an informal learning session; past topics have included 鈥淗ow to have a great conversation,鈥� 鈥淗elping prep for your mid-year review,鈥� 鈥淗ow to love criticism,鈥� and 鈥淯nderstanding your DiSC styles to improve communication.鈥�

Reflecting on his experience in the program, Senior Project Manager Pasquale Perrini shared, 鈥淚 think the program is great and both mentor and mentees take something from it at every conversation. It encourages meaningful connections, honest conversations and reinforces a culture of learning across the organization鈥�.

The success of the 麻豆视频 mentoring program is due to the dedicated employees who have chosen to set time aside to work not only for their own development but also for others. A special shout-out to the mentors who鈥檝e returned year after year to offer their time to a new group of mentees and the mentees who became mentors to pay it forward.

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Company Awards:

麻豆视频 was once again recognized as a U.S. Best Managed Company, sponsored by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal, earning the distinction for 2024 and 2025.

麻豆视频 was also named to Newsweek鈥檚 List of America鈥檚 Top Most Loved Workplaces for 2025 marking our third year on the list!

Project Awards:

ENR Midwest, Best Regional Project // Interiors/Tenant Improvement – Kirkland & Ellis (Chicago)
ENR Midwest, Best Regional Project // Small Project – LOT Polish Airlines 鈥� Terminal 5 Lounge
ENR Texas & Southeast, Award of Merit // Interiors/Tenant Improvement – HF Sinclair (Dallas)
Los Angeles Business Journal CRE Awards // Silver Award, Tenant Improvement – Lincoln International (Los Angeles)
Los Angeles Business Journal CRE Awards // Bronze Award, Tenant Improvement; IIDA Calibre Design Award, Work Large – Skadden (Los Angeles)IIDA Calibre Design Award // Work Large – Skadden (Los Angeles)
Airport F&B + Hospitality Awards // Restaurant Design of the Year –Soleil Brasserie at LGA (New York)
Airport F&B + Hospitality Awards // F&B Opening of the Year (Americas) – LGA Food Hall (New York)
Airport F&B + Hospitality Awards // Food to Go Offer of the Year – R.J. Grunts at Midway (Chicago)

National Rankings:

Engineering News-Record (ENR) – Top 400 Contractors: #58 (2025)

Building Design+Construction 鈥� Giants 400 Report

• Giants 400 Overall: #34
• Top Workplace Interiors Contractors: #4
• Top Data Center Contractors: #14
• Top Office Sector Contractors: #9
• Top Airport Facility Contractors: #33
• Top Retail Sector Contractors: #27

ENR Regional Rankings (New Additions in 2025)

• ENR West: #64
• ENR East: #28
• ENR Mountain States & Southwest: #54

Regional Rankings

• LA Times Studios, Top General Contractors: #23
• Los Angeles Business Journal, Top Contractors: #22
• Crain鈥檚 Chicago Largest Construction Companies: #4
• Crain鈥檚 Chicago Largest Privately Held Companies: #45
• Washington Business Journal, Largest Interior Contractors: #6
• Washington Business Journal, Largest General Contractors: #14

Best Places to Work:

麻豆视频 continued its long-standing recognition as a top workplace across multiple markets: Crain鈥檚 Chicago Best Places to Work, Crain鈥檚 New York Best Places to Work, Dallas Business Journal Best Places to Work and Los Angeles Business Journal Best Places to Work

People Awards:

Casey Flynn 鈥� CLM Magazine’s Phenoms Under 40

Tyler Stevenson 鈥� Dallas Business Journal’s 40 Under 40

Conor Brandquist – Washington Business Journal’s 40 Under 40

Amber MaCauley – Los Angeles Business Journal’s Women of Influence

Adam Wojack and Jeremy Stanek – AZ Big 100, 50 Arizona Business Leaders to Watch

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A True Partnership in Practice

When the 麻豆视频 team talks about their relationship with , the trust and familiarity come across immediately. It’s the kind of rapport that only develops after years of solving problems together, showing up early to scope reviews and staying late to figure out how to phase a tricky furniture delivery.

Alongside design firm Partners by Design and ACRE Project Management, what began with one project in Chicago has grown into nine completed offices with several more underway. From San Francisco to Austin to Atlanta, each project reflects a shared commitment to transparency, quick thinking and the kind of trust that turns challenges into collective problem-solving instead of finger-pointing.

Law firm construction demands precision and consistency across every market. Sound attenuation between offices, seamless technology integration and attention to detail support the way legal teams work. What makes this partnership stand out is the trust built through repetition. Each new office benefits from lessons learned in the last, allowing the team to anticipate needs, streamline coordination and deliver the same quality nationwide without repeating the learning curve.

Early Collaboration Sets the Standard

The LA office was the turning point. After that build, Clark Hill began bringing 麻豆视频 to projects outside their home market, proving the relationship could scale across state lines and office dynamics. Getting insight into how different subcontractors operate and how various states approach construction was pivotal to launching and finishing subsequent projects successfully.

Austin marked the next evolution. For the first time, 麻豆视频 was brought in at design development, sitting down with Clark Hill leadership and Partners by Design architects before drawings were finalized. The team could flag long lead times on materials, offer constructability input on operable partitions and steer decisions that would impact the schedule months down the line.

麻豆视频 Insight: “Having constructability input from the beginning has benefited every project we’ve done with Clark Hill,” said Colin O’Connell. “We’re thinking through how operable partitions get framed, how shop drawings need to be done early to meet the schedule. That construction-minded approach makes a real difference.”

That early involvement became standard practice. On every subsequent project, 麻豆视频 has been part of the conversation from the start, which means fewer surprises and more strategic decisions. By integrating a construction-minded approach with design, you can catch problems before they become expensive change orders.

But even with planning, construction throws curveballs. In Houston, furniture arrived a week early through a delivery miscommunication. Instead of panicking, the team phased the installation: five offices first, then the conference center, then the remaining spaces.

Walking into each new building means dealing with new engineers and property management teams. 麻豆视频 is often the first point of contact, which means rolling with whatever comes along and representing the partnership well from day one. The constant across all nine projects is simple: pay attention to the details. What flexes is everything else.

麻豆视频 Insight: Our partnership thrives on a foundation of trust, transparency and consistency. We鈥檝e built success together by learning from each previous project and applying those lessons to the next, making every new engagement more streamlined and successful. Ultimately, our success comes from treating the relationship as a true partnership, not just a project.鈥� 鈥� , General Manager, VP, San Francisco

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